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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21
The Housatonic Railroad.

The annual meeting of the Housaton- ic railroad occurred Friday afternoon in Bridgeport. Thomas Rutter of New York and 5. E. Merwin of New Haven were elected to the board in place ofD. W. Plumb of Birmingham and F. A. White. There were TO other changes in the board At subsequent meeting of the board of directors officers were elected as follows: President, William H. Starbuck; vice president and general manager. W. Fl. Stevenson; secretary and treasurer, c. K Averill; executive committee, W. H. Stevenson; J. l.. Macauley, Thomas Rutter, Henry Hertz. A resolution was adopted in structing the directors to construct a branch road from their main llne at New town to a point in Huntington to con- meet with the New Haven and Derby road, distance of about ten miles at an estimated cost of Sl0,000 per mile Hartford Courant.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21
OBIGU ARY.

We copy the following relating to Rev W. H. Ellis, native of South field, Mass, from the Troy, North Carolina, Times, of Dec. 2d.
 Rev. W. H. Ellis of the Troy Pea body Institute, and pastor of the Con- gregational church at this place, passed quietly and peacefully over the river of death on last Monday evening, after a confinement of two weeks, during which time he suffered intense agony. He en- dured his sufferings with christian grace and fortitude, and when nearing the rivers brink he exhibited that spirit of resignation to heavens decree that characterized his every day life He was in some respects remarkable man, and whatever else may be said of him, we have never heard any one express a single doubt as to his piety, and we know of no higher encomium that we could express than to voice the opinion of all who knew him, that he was strict -ly pious and exceptionally honest and upright in his dealings with his fellow man. His word was his bond and men who dealt with him trusted him as readi- ly as if he had been millionaire AL ways laboring under the disadvantages of wretched health and extreme priva- tions, he was as constant in his employ ment as the waters of the brook. Born an invalid, and living out his measure of days as such, he nevertheless was so studious at his books that he developed himself into mental prodigy, insomuch that his learning was the wonder of all who knew him. His proficiency in mathematics especially was remarkable. He labored here with, and for the coler- ed people through period of near sev- en years and won their confidence so completely that his loss will be looked upon by them for time as irreparable. The funeral services were held at the church and institute, of which Mir Ellis was pastor and principal, on the evening of the 29 tn, where appropriate remarks were made by Revs. James Jordan, B. G. Marsh, and several color ed members of the church.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21
SOUTHEIELD,

As some did not appear to understand us in our last, would say here that it was doggy that died, but Moseley may vet, we cannot tell. Mrs Mary Hoffman returned Sunday to her home in Winsted /; very stormy day :. The most snow fell here Saturday night and Sunday that we have had yet, and Baldwin's snow blow was started by H. l.. Barber Sunday morning. As the railroad is not surveyed in full we defer description till some future day, only say 1t is pretty sure to come some time Christmas is coming, so is lively time for the young folks; look out for it and prepare yourselves. -. .Ae ent Wickwire called the other day in the interest of fire insurance
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21, 1887.
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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21
OLEOMA RGARLNE.

Hon Leman w. Cutler, of Watertown, attained his 80th birthday on Dec 12.
 The New Hartford post office is to be put in the presidential class.
 The Dryer Brothers recently sold Fremont, the great racer, for $25. .O0O
 The largest university in the world is Oxford, in England It consists of 21 colleges and halls.
 The Winsted Poultry and Dog show, held last week, is said to have been the best exhibition of the kind ever held in the state.
 Mrs Julia A. Tibballs, of Milford, v years old, was burned to death Wednes- day morning, by falling upon the kitch- en stove in fit.
 It is computed that the decision of Governor Lounsburv not to call an extra session of the legislature has saved the state treasury $1OO000
 A citizen of Cincinnati went off to Europe and left four gas jets blazing away in his house for four months. He offered the gas company $500, 900 to set tie the bill, but they want an even mil lion, and he'll probably have to pay it..
 Rev F. H. Adams, for the past 13 years pastor of the Congregational church at New Hartford, recently ten dered his resignation. The council of churches called to consider his resigna- tion convened at New Hartford Dec 13, and after due deliberation decided to accept the resignation. Panegyric reso- lutions regarding MT Adams and said church were passed. MT Adams has received call to the pastorate of a church at River Point, R. l., which it is understood he regards with favor.
 II say, Sprigstein, don't hear you bowling round so much now about Anarchy, Socialism, division of property and all of them modern inventions Whats come over you?-didn't it pay?" "Vell, you see, Shorty, the shircum- stanshes vas changed leetle My Onkle in Owstralia, he died lasht week, unt shust get word as he lcefe me tree tousan' dollar. You don peleefe divite it init deese fellers-s s-schkarsely yr'-[ Har- per's Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21

William Egnor, aged 6S, of Housa- tonic, was instantly killed at that place, by the north bound train last Wednes- day morning. He was trundling 8 wheelbarrow across the track and did not observe the train approaching.
 Sheriff Crosby, of Pittstield, will bring the matter of paid hallmen for the jail before the county commiss- toners, as he thinks the burglars who recently escaped were aided by hall man formerly confined in the jail
 Francis Henshaw Dewey, for twelve years a justice of the superior court of Massachusetts, died at his residence in Worcester Friday morning. Judge Dewey was a native of Williamstown. was graduate of Williams college, and at the time of his death he was the third in seniority on the college board.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21
Legal Notices.

nIsTRICT OF SHARON, ss. Probate Court, I/ December 10th, 1887.
 Estate of Henry w. Reed, late of Sharon, in said District
 Upon the application of Minnie E. T. Bierce, wife of George B. Bierce, of said Sharon, praying that certain instrument ill writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of said H nry w. Reed, deceased, may be proved, approved, allowed and ad- mitted to probate, and that an administrator with the will annexed, may be appointed on said estate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office, in sharon, in sad District, on the 23d day of December, A. D. 1887, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same twice in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting u copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of sharon, in said District.
 HERMAN c. RowLEY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21
RESTRICT OF SALISBURY, ss Probate

nISTR1CT OF SALISBURY, SS. Probate Court, December 17th, 1887
 Estate of John H. Coffing, late of Great will has been probated in this District.
 Upon the application of Justin Dewey, of Springfield, Massachusetts, and Charles J. Taylor, of said Great Burlington, executors of the said will, by Hubert Williams, Esq, of said Salisbury, their attorney, praying that said Court will authorize and direct said executors to convey all the interest which said deceased had in and to certain small tracts of land situated in said Salisbury, in the village of Salisbury Center, and known as the Town Hall property, in completion and furtherance of contract and agreement made by said deceased in his lifetime with the Town of Salisbury, a municipal corpora ton in said District as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Salisbury, in said District, on the 18th day of Dec, A. D., 1as7, at o'clock in the after noon, and that notice be given of the penden- cy of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said District. Certified from record
 DONALD T. WARNER, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21
Renews Her Youth.

Mrs Phoebe Chesley, Paterson, Clay Co.,, Iowa, tells the following remark able story, the truth of which is vouch- ed for by residents of the town: II am 73 years old, have been troubled with kidney complaint and lameness for many years could not dress myself without help. Now 1 am free from all pain and soreness, and am able to do all my own housework. I owe my thanks to Electric Bitters for having renewed my youtil, and removed com pietely all disease and pain. Try a bottle, soc and $1, at w. H. Camp $ drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21
CANAAN VALLEY,

Delaney Stanard, of Lee visited few friends in this place last week. =. There is no such establishment as a Bogus Butter Factory iu Canaan Valley. Mrs Avial King, who has been living in Lee for the past few months, return ed home last week. For the benefit of those who do not understand about it, and by request, we will state that Charles Wheeler's house was broken open a few days proceeding Thanksgiv- ing and not on Thanksgiving day as I wrote two weeks ago.. ..., It 1t reported that Miss Ina Fitch will spend the win ter in Palestine. Texas.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21

The tendency of bills of fare "not to he but to deceive," was we'll illustrated by a Springfield hotel the other day when plain, everyday apple dumping was served up under the name of Eve's pudding. "-[Springfield Republican.
 Ex Secretary Manning is said to be critically ill, at his sons residence in Albany, N, Y.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21
eRANT IN PEAcE.Z

TIE inside<{fe Of agSeat President Of tho
 private 1sstsry and iSse6sS{ {pie companion. on. All the worN Hhows General Gr4(nt; few know President G1a64 It is more intere}ting than any book ever pnP|ishkd aboutiran II is Gran, hn- seif' The rseueDgo1s1h with the great hero from i@s day 'of Lees fuffen4er to the day when GranrHiefR He meets(everykne that Grant met; he hean htd scesIand tnowb and feels all Grant did auritgNiS eiglG yeafal tllk White House. Itisan insight Nao tNh TfdN dent and Hero. .ude of BsAoryS Ssashu,s will 1aAi3p.aber GsAxr:s MS.so1aA Nobdpk Seax sold betas<, fna.urcpared the way fSr. .GEANA Gill sell sfkish., Address IS. sorAnton & Co.,. HIt t,tord, conn.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21
Hartford and Connecticut Wes<.
 ern Railroad,

Runs from Hartford to Rhinebeck on th. Hudson river, where it connects with
 the N. c. X H. R. Railroad.
 Commencing Nov IS, 1887.
 GOING WEST. TRAINS LnAvx CANAAN. 80 m for Rhinebeck, 12.3O p. m for Millerton IL 50 p. m For Rhinebeck, connecting with trains on the N Y c. & Fl. R. rsilroad 9.47 p. m fr Miller ton, 4Op m. for Millerton.
 GOING EAST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. 45 .. m., from Millerton.
 Connecting at Winsted for Watn. bury and Bridgeport. At Simsbury Sc, Westfeld. Northampton vii. liamsburgb and Holyoke At HartYo.d with Express for Springfield and Boston. aud all points Worth and East: arrivipr in Boston at 3.30 D. m.; and for Nev Haven. arriving at A p.m,: siso for Willimantic. New London. Providence Nov York. 3.Jop. m. connecting at winsted for Water. bury, Bridgeport At Simebury for Wsst. field and Holynke. At Hartford for New Haven Springfield and Boator 22 D. m. for West Winsted. E. MoNEIH., WALTER PFARCI Superintendent. c. F. and |. q
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21
SPORTSMEN. sc.!s. Oft !!

A LL persons killing, shooting pursuing md AA taking in any way, Tn open or close sea- son, Game, Diraa and Fish on the lands and waters owned ar occupied by any ofthe under signed in NORTH CANAAN, Conn.,, will be treat ed as trespassers and prosecuted as such, and will also be prosecuted for all viola tions of the laws rela ting to Fish, Game and Birds.
 Lyman Cunning, Geo. K Goodwin, Michael Keane Levi Bronson, Fl. c. Stevens & Son,
 Miss Sarah Foster. Talmadge Pulver, Mrs
 Mary E Clark, Hiram Robey, Chas Morris, Geo D. Callame. Leonard Lawrence, Frank Gaylord, Wm. Pelt on, Frederick Bronson Hiram Briggs, Isaac Beebe, E. s. Roberts Wm Hayes. If
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21

The jury in the case of John H.. Swift, who shot his wife Katie at Hart forI, July 7, brought in verdict of murder Tn the first degree Monday l night.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21
T0DeIerS' Guide.
HOusatOnic Railroad,

HoUsAToNIC DIVISION.
 Dec. Il, 1887. Passenger trains leave Canaan, GOING NORTH 557 a. m., Special for Pittsfleld, North Adams Albany 9.31 a. m. for Pittsfeld, North Adams also Albany, via State Line. 12.3O p. m., for Pittsfeld, with through car for Albany, via State Line. Connecting for the West. GAO r. m., New York limited Express. with through Drawing Room Car for Pittsf1eld connecting for North Adams, connecting also via State Line for Albany. 8.25 p. m., for Pittsfleld. 10.14 a. m., Sunday Mail for Pittsfeld.
 LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. 7.O9 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York. $40 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York. with through car. 2.1l p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 500 p. m., for Bridge port and New York, 5.l5 p. m., New York limited Express, Solid Train with through Drawing Room Car. GAO p. m., for Falls Village. Sunday Milk, BIO D. m.. for Brideeport and New York. Connect at Brookfield Junction with trains to and from Danbury. z.. VIM. H. STEVENSON,
 Vice-Pres't. and Gen1 Manager.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21

i1SuDscriptiOn Accountable 6atc OF the solored slip oi paper with the name of the sub- ccriber. shows the time to " h iC h the SUI b. scriptfOn Is paid: thus, R. B. smith 5JulS5, indicates that Mir Smith has paid foI his paper to July 5. 1885, It1s hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that theiI account, indicated by the date on their papers is always correct and when they pay for a renewal of theil subscription will ob serve whethe their date s changed indicate he proper credit and in the event of an error to in- form for correction at once No claims Tor CT. TOTS in these accounts will,hereater bt considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to have beer made. as the regular receipt ofthe paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is prima fscie evidence Of it's acceptance se correct.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21
AT A COURT OF PROBATE, holden at A Salisbury, in and for the District of

6d11SDuTy, on tne Ibtn uay or DecennDeT, A. D.. 1887.
 Present, Donald T. Warner, Esq, Judge.
 This Court doth direct William B. Perry, of said Salisbury, trustee on the estate of David Watts, assigning debtor, of Salisbury, in said District. to give notice to all persons interes- ted in the estate of said debtor, to appear, Inf they see cause] before the Court Of Probate to be holden at the Probate Office in said District, on the 26th day of December. 1887, at two o'clock in the afternoon, to be heard relative to the appintment of Commissioners on said estate, by advertising the same in a weekly newspaper having circulation in said District. Certified from Recoi d,
 DONALD T. WARNER Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21
Laws Respecting Newspapers,

Printed for the benefit of those who think that ordering paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:-
 'If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the post-otfice to which they are di- rected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers discon tinued.
 "Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary considered as wishiI to continue their subscriptions.
 s.If subscribers order the dscontinuance of their paper the publishers may Continue to send them until all arrears are paid
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21

My Instruments are all new and flrst-class, and any wishing to purchase will find full stock always on hand, and terms which can- not fail to please all.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-06-30
Astonishing Success. ~;

It is the duty of every person who
has used Boschee's German Syrup
to let its wonderful qualities be
known to their friends in curing
Consumption, severe Colds, Group,
Asthma, Pneumonia, and in fact, all
throat aEd lung diseases. No per-
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any case, AMI we consider 1t the du-
ty of all druggists to recommend it
to the poor, dying consumptive, at
least to try one bottle, as 80, 900 doz-
en- bottles were sold last year, and no
one case where it failed was report
ed. Such medicine as the German
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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-06-30
CHRONIC nasal catarrh positively
cured by DR.. Sage's remedy.

BULGARIA, the little country in
Europe which we hear so much about
of late, is verita5le rose garden in
itself. In no part of the world says
Vick'S Magazine, has the cultivation
of the rose come so near perfection
as in this small state, and, although
the soil and atmosphere of the ccun-
try has much to do with the success
of the work, the native inhabitants
have made such long and careful
study of the plant and its needs that
they have created wonders out of
their fields of blooming roses.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-06-30

In memory of Mary Taylor, year old
daughter of our esteemed friends, Mr..
and Mrs. A. d. Taylor.
Sweet little Mary. oh we miss thee,
On earth thy form no more we'll see,
Like a drop of dew, in the sunlight,
Beautiful, glittering and bright,
Or dream heetly passing by,
Thou art gone to regions on high.
Consoling promise by the Savior given,
OF fsucb as thee, is the kingdom ofheaven;
Gone to thy home in the ethereal blue,
By grace, tits given, we can go there too;
In hope of that blissful, joyful day,
Wen trust in God, and him obey.
J.I. C.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-06-30

Once had darling sister Anna,
Full of sweetness, full of love;
But the beautiful angels cone and took
her
To that shining home above.
For eleven long months she suffered,
But she bore it quiet and calm,
In bed she silently lay,
oh,it was that dreaded disease, consump-
ton, that took her away.
Oh. how sorrowfuIly and mournfully we
laid her
Under the sod so green.
And the face of my sweet sister Anna,
On this earth viii never more be seen.
Oh, how sadly do miss her
When the evening shades draw nigh;
Oh, death did claim my only sister
For what cause cannot tell why.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-06-30

THE largest single ranch on the
continent Is about to be started about
100 miles southeast of Ell Paso in
the Mexican state of Chihuahua 1t
consists of about a million and half
acres of land fronting 100. miles on
the Rio Grande. tits to be stocked
at once with 10000 or $4,000 head
of cattle to be purchased In Texas.
The purchasers are Francis f. Hinck.
ley, a Chicago millionaire; H. L.
Newman, heavy capitalist of st.
Louis, and Col. John D. Miles of
Lawrence, Kas.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-06-30

TnRc Ugh the efforts of some Bos-
ton ladies fund has been collected
for the purchase of the land in
Adams county, o., on which the cel-
ebrated Serpent Mount Is situated.
THIS tract of land. sixty acres in
extent, Is to bc converted into a
park. to be known as Serpent Mound
park, and held in trust by the
Peabody museum OF American ar
clIeoIogY and cthnnIoeY of Boston.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-06-30

THE National, prominent Mexi-
can paper opposed to the Diaz ad-
ministration, has this to say about
Americans: "If foreigners are
needed, let Europeans be welcomed.
Let Spaniards, Frenchmen, English
and Germans come, but not Ameri-
cans" 1t predicts dire results if
the Dlaz government continues its
present policy.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-06-30

JOSEPH PAYNE, a prominent young
farmer living twelve miles south of
st. Joseph, left home one night late
ly TO attend church concert at Wal
lace. The next morning his dead
body was found by the roadside with
a bullet through the lungs. No clew
to the perpetrators, although it was
undoubtedly done by an enemy, as
his pockets were undisturbed. Thlr-
ty-five murders have occurred in
that township in the past SIX years.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-06-30

WEDNESDAY was the biggest day
Moberlv had seen for many years. A
large train load of persons from Kan
sas City and other points west went
down there to attend the sale In the
FAIR Grounds addition. They were
warmly welcomed by several thoGs-
and citizens with bands of, music and
free carriages. A banquet was
spread at the fair grounds, and late
in the afternoon the sale opened.
About forty lots were sold in less
than one hour. the prices ranging
from S125 to $3.50.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-06-30
Drunkenness or the Liquor Habit Post
lively Cured by administering DR..
Haines' Golden Specific.

It can be given In cup of coffee
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person taking 1t; is absolutely HARM
less and will effect q permanent and
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wreck. Thousands of drunkards
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coffee without their knowledge, and
to-day believe they quit drinking of
their own free will. 1T NEVER
FAILS. The system once impreg-
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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-06-30

Two pensions, with arrears, re-
Gently ;sued by the pension bureau,
are said to be the largest ever paid,
One was to Francis Patterson, form
erly of company G, One Hundred
and Fifty-fourth New York infantry,
who is totally blind. He is to re-
ceive SIS. 1897 90, and $72 a month
as long as he lives. The other is
Walter S. Stephens, formerly of com.
panY A, Eighty-frst Ohio infantry.
He is insane. He will receive $12.
349. and So month.